Green-Schools
Green Schools is operated by An Taisce and is Ireland's leading environmental management and award programme, working with primary and secondary schools across the country.
Uisce Éireann is committed to supporting the education and engagement of primary and secondary school students in water conservation and efficiency throughout Ireland.
Uisce Éireann have been proud partners of Green Schools since 2013 and are delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Water Ambassadors programme into a 13th year in 2025.
The water theme encourages primary and secondary school children to develop their awareness around water conservation and how to effectively manage this important resource in our homes and schools. The Green Schools water theme for 2025 is: “Water is Life”.
Water Ambassador Programme
Uisce Éireann was delighted to take part in the launch of the 2024-25 Water Ambassador Programme in Cork City in October. Students from across Cork City and County gathered to undertake Water Ambassador Training alongside staff from An Taisce's Green Schools team, supported by Uisce Éireann.
Over 30 students from nine different schools across Cork gathered at the historic Nano Nagle Place in Cork City to take part in the Water Ambassador Programme, taking the first step to become champions in water conservation bringing their expertise back into their school and home lives.
Interactive Workshops
With a number of interactive workshops throughout the day, students dove headfirst into all things water. Some facts were more surprising than others to the students, as they learned on average, one person uses 133 litres of water per day and that each day 1.7 billion litres of water travels through the water network in Ireland. Also presenting to the students on the day, Clean Coasts demonstrated why we need to Think Before We Flush with their unique fatberg sculpture.
Brian O’Leary, Uisce Éireann’s Regional Water Operations Manager said: "We were delighted to have so many enthusiastic students wanting to increase their awareness in water conservation. The Green Schools Water Ambassador Programme is a great opportunity for the students to learn more about our water supply, how water is treated and how valuable it is. Safeguarding Ireland's water supply is a top priority for Uisce Éireann but it is not something we can do alone. Everyone can play their part through practicing simple and effective ways to conserve water."
Jennifer Cooney, Green Schools Water Officer added: ‘’We had interest from secondary school students across Ireland in becoming advocates for our most precious resource: water. At our recent training event in Cork, the Water Ambassadors delved into topics like river health, water conservation and environmental impacts of fast fashion. We at Green Schools are excited to follow their journey as Water Ambassadors and see their ideas in motion’.
The Green Schools water theme
The Green Schools water theme is a grassroots sponsorship focused on increasing awareness and understanding of the vital role that water plays in our daily lives and water conservation through a range of activities, tailored to students at both primary level and secondary level.
Poster and Video Competitions
The annual poster competition, run by An Taisce Green Schools in partnership with Uisce Éireann, is open to all schools currently participating in the Water Theme of the Green Schools Programme.